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Contract Summary: R B C, Inc. Building Supplies

Original title: Contract 16798: R B C, INC. — COMMODITIES (Chicago, IL)

June 2, 2011

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The Frame

What this does

This contract established the authorized vendor for miscellaneous building supplies used by the Chicago Department of General Services between 2008 and 2011.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

R B C, INC.

The company served as the designated vendor for building supplies for the City of Chicago during the contract term.

DEPT OF GENERAL SERVICES

The department managed the procurement of building supplies through this vendor.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 2, 2011.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document outlines a contract between the City of Chicago and R B C, Inc. for the provision of miscellaneous building supplies. The agreement covered a period from February 2008 through June 2011.

Key Facts

  • Contract number 16798 was awarded to R B C, Inc.
  • The contract was for the supply of miscellaneous building materials.
  • The contract period began on February 1, 2008.
  • The contract period ended on June 2, 2011.
  • The contract was approved on June 2, 2011.
  • The stated award amount for this contract is $0.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the total value of this contract?
The document lists the award amount as $0.
What kind of goods were provided under this contract?
The contract was for miscellaneous building supplies.

Why It Matters

This contract established the authorized vendor for miscellaneous building supplies used by the Chicago Department of General Services between 2008 and 2011.

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Zero-Dollar Award Amount

The contract lists an award amount of $0, which is common for 'indefinite quantity' or 'master' contracts where specific orders are placed as needed rather than a fixed total.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy5
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